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Hal Williams, who helped define two generations of Black sitcoms, dies at 91

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Pro-Trump CNN guest skewered by veteran journalist: ‘I won’t be lectured by a child’

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House Democrats Speak To The Press On Kash Patel's Nomination To Run FBI

Rep. Kamlager-Dove addresses why some Black Americans are ‘quietly outraged’ at White House actions during BET appearance

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Jarron Collins delivers emotional Arthur Ashe Award speech for his late twin brother Jason at the 2026 ESPYs

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Syd opens up on marriage, sobriety and finding her voice ahead of new album ‘Beard’

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Man arrested after reportedly lunging at ‘Today’ host Craig Melvin while shouting racial slurs

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NFL legend Jerry Rice shows off surprising speed chasing a heckler at the American Century Championship

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Knicks cap championship season with a clean sweep at the 2026 ESPYs

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JD Vance downplays racist remark about Michelle Obama at White House UFC event

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Recovered audio captures friends calling for boat help before Nolan Wells vanished

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Allen Media Group celebrates three 2026 Daytime Emmy Award nominations

Brandon Caldwell

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Supporters rally as KevOnStage draws online debate over resurfaced remarks about masturbation

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Nolan Wells’ family announces funeral service details as investigation of death continues

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Tracee Ellis Ross reflects on the funny encounters she had with stars like Michael Jackson growing up

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The Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center calls for help following break-in

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‘I was so mad at God’: Meagan Good looks back on divorce from DeVon Franklin and why she now considers it the ‘biggest blessing’ for them

Brandon Caldwell

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‘Black tears are just as painful’: Ben Crump on why Nolan Wells’ family deserves answers

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Entertainment

Hal Williams, who helped define two generations of Black sitcoms, dies at 91

2026 Daytime Emmy Nominations Allen Media Group, Allen Media Group Emmy Nominations, Judge Mathis, Judge Milian, Zahirah Marty, The Lovely Lemurs Of Madagascar

Allen Media Group celebrates three 2026 Daytime Emmy Award nominations

Brandon Caldwell

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Diddy offloads one Star Island property for $55 million, keeps the mansion next door

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Issa Rae to celebrate a decade of ‘Insecure’ with multi-date podcast tour

Brandon Caldwell

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‘Beyond the Gates’ stars Tamara Tunie and Karla Mosley make Daytime Emmy history with landmark nominations

2025 HBCU Honors thegrio.com

Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver is out as receiver prepares company for sale

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‘This lil Harlem girl stood beside the GOAT’: Teyana Taylor reflects on Yankee Stadium moment despite audio issues

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Tyler Perry says he rejected multi-million dollar settlement before sexual assault suit intensified

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Jay-Z almost ‘walked away’ from ‘The Blueprint.’ 25 years later, its healing power still resonates.

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Rapper Boosie suing two pro-Trump lobbyists for $300K over failed pardon attempt

Brandon Caldwell

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‘They say I sold out’: Jay-Z challenges Target partnership critics in Yankee Stadium freestyle

Red Lobster Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Red Lobster creditors sue former CEO and Thai Union over the Endless Shrimp deal that helped push the chain into bankruptcy

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Sheila Johnson’s Salamander DC hotel could soon become a Marriott property

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